IndyCar’s Identity Crisis: Toronto, F1 Comparisons & What’s Next

🏁 What’s next for IndyCar, NASCAR Canada, and motorsports in Canada? Todd Lewis dives into the chaotic western swing, controversial penalties, and the uncertain future of Toronto’s iconic Indy event.

This week on Speed Chronicles, Todd Lewis returns after surviving one of the busiest weeks of summer—covering NASCAR Canada in Edmonton, Saskatoon, and the Honda Indy Toronto. He breaks down why car counts were low out west, the financial challenges for teams, and why midweek races might need to go.

Todd also unpacks the heated finish between Marc-Antoine Camirand and Kevin Lacroix in Saskatoon and why the post-race penalty has everyone second-guessing officiating moving forward. Then, the spotlight turns to IndyCar’s Toronto street race—an event that still draws massive crowds and revenue but could be at risk due to scheduling conflicts with the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Todd makes a bold comparison: IndyCar isn’t North America’s F1. With outdated equipment, a reliance on one marquee event (the Indy 500), and a marketing problem, IndyCar needs to act fast to stay relevant.

Plus, where the series are headed next—including a new stop in Calabogie for NASCAR Canada.

Chapters
00:00 – Intro: What’s ahead for motorsports
00:40 – Edmonton & Saskatoon recap
02:39 – Why car counts are down
03:37 – Financial realities for Western events
05:03 – Saskatoon’s controversial finish
06:39 – Penalty fallout and officiating pressure
07:08 – Toronto Indy reflections
09:05 – World Cup vs. IndyCar: Scheduling conflict
10:07 – IndyCar’s identity crisis
12:27 – Indy 500 vs. the rest of the calendar
13:22 – Weekend preview: NASCAR in Indy, F1 at Spa, Calabogie debut

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